"Jasper, have you forgotten what you promised me? Or do you think I was joking?”Talon sneered, dragging a dining chair across the floor.He sat down arrogantly, throwing his legs on the table without a care, the tableware clattering loudly.Jasper swallowed hard, fear mounting with every second.Grandpa Andrew, though not one for socializing, had heard of Talon’s notorious reputation—the man who could commit murder without ever being jailed.His face turned pale as he cleared his throat.“Sir Talon, please, had my grandson done anything that offended you?”Talon’s sneer deepened, his expression darkening.“Jasper owes me $1 billion, and he still hasn’t paid.”What?!One billion dollars?!“That’s impossible!”Grandpa Andrew’s eyes widened from the sheer disbelief.Even the entire Lansdowne family wasn’t worth that much.The rest of the family exchanged terrified glances.“Impossible? Haha! Don’t you know what kind of rubbish your grandson is?”Talon laughed fiercely, as he found the w

"What’s wrong with you?"Jasper finally shouted, his voice breaking through the shock.He couldn’t comprehend how reckless—how utterly foolish—Richard was acting.Sabrina and her parents exchanged panicked looks, feeling lightheaded.They were sure of it now—there was no way out of this situation.Talon would retaliate.Talon, who had been sitting moments ago, suddenly stood, knocking the chair over with a loud crash.He growled in rage and took a step toward Richard.But as soon as his eyes met Richard’s, his entire demeanor shifted.His eyes widened, and his confidence crumbled.No way!Could this really be the same man his boss had warned them about?Even though Talon had never met Richard before, just a few days ago, his boss had shown them all a picture of him.At that meeting, his boss had made it crystal clear: "Stay away from this man. Cross him, and God may forgive you, but I’ll have each of your limbs fed to my piranhas while you’re still breathing!"And now, here he was, st

Outside the Lansdowne mansion, a modest car stood waiting, with the driver by its side.Aaron had chosen this low-profile setup, understanding it would help Richard stay unnoticed.As soon as the driver saw Richard approach, he quickly moved toward him."Sir Richard, I’m Mark, the driver sent by Mr. Aaron," he said politely, bowing as he opened the car door for Richard to enter.Inside the car, Mark handed Richard an electronic pad."Sir, inside that pad is 576 pieces of data on people named Jo from all over Vantican, along with their pictures."He glanced in the rearview mirror and saw that Richard was already rapidly scanning through the files."Please select the one we should begin with, and I'll guide you there," Mark added, buckling his seat belt as the engine roared to life."This one," Richard said suddenly, handing back the pad without hesitation.Mark was stunned by the speed.How could Richard sift through 576 profiles and choose someone so quickly?His eyes glanced at the p

The standoff continued, tension hanging thick in the air.Jillian sat in the car, her expression anxious yet a bit excited.Just like the last time she had seen hope in a crisis, she recognized Richard—the one who had saved her before.Through the window, she saw Richard facing off against several thugs.Although he appeared tall and strong, in Jillian’s mind, he was a skilled doctor, not proficient in martial arts.She couldn’t help but worry for him, knowing he was outnumbered.“I can’t let this innocent man get dragged into this,” she thought, especially seeing how fierce the thugs looked.“Go now!”She quickly rolled down the window and shouted urgently, “Richard, leave! Don’t worry about me! Just contact my father and have him send help!”Hearing her words, Richard turned, wearing a casual and confident smile as he waved a hand to reassure her.“Don’t worry, the driver with me is already contacting your father. They’ll be here soon.”Jillian felt a small sigh of relief and smiled

Jillian leaned against the cool stone wall, looking around at the chaos surrounding her.Her playful smile hiding her anxiety.“So… will you attend the charity event?”She hoped to draw Richard closer, eager to learn more about his plans.Richard paused, feeling the weight of her gaze.“If I have time.” he replied casually.With a hint of eagerness, Jillian asked, “Where are you headed next? I can give you a ride.”“Thanks, but your father sent a driver for me.” Richard’s tone was firm.“You should head back soon, so you don’t attract any more trouble.”Disappointment flickered in Jillian’s eyes.Though disappointed, she nodded in understanding.Even after a fierce battle, Richard’s clothes remained spotless, like an unblemished jade stone.As Jillian listened to him speak, she couldn’t help but gaze at him, her admiration growing deeper, shining in her eyes.She understood that this man was far from an ordinary doctor; his calmness and composure captivated her.“If only you were my b